Convent of Orada

Located near Monsaraz, the Convent of Orada stands out in the Alentejo plain. Its church is associated with the name of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, the Holy Constable, who prayed here between his battles against the Castilians.

The Convent of Orada was built between 1700 and 1741 and housed the Order of the Discalced Augustinians until the early 19th century.

Today, the convent is managed by the Orada Convent Foundation, which is dedicated to safeguarding its architectural, cultural, and artistic heritage.

It currently operates as a hotel.

Location

The convent is located near the village of Telheiro and Monsaraz. Access is via Rua da Orada, entering the grounds through the Arch of Nossa Senhora da Guia, and alternatively via the path near the Xerez Cromlech.